Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:45:52 -0700
From: Trevor Johnson <supertev699@hotmail.com>
Subject: Davey Chapter 13

DAVEY

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Written
by Trevor

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A far bit of the conversation going on in school throughout the day was the
new Karate school of Davey's and every time he and Johnny walked down the
corridors he was congratulated by everyone including several teachers who
had also joined the class, but because of the large crowd, Davey didn't
recognize them on that night.

During the lunchbreak when all the guys were sitting at the table Carlos
raised the subject of gymnastics, "Davey, I remember when Sally brought a
box of stuff into the hospital there were several trophies and pictures of
you competing in gymnastics and I recall her saying that you could well
have been a an Olympic hopeful?"

Shyly Davey answered, "Yes, I was doing a bit at my old school and with a
local athletics club but that stopped."  He got quiet and began to go back
into his shell when he began to remember all the things that happened to
him around that time.

Carlos felt lousy that he had stirred up old memories and decided to try
and bring his friend out of his shell, "now that you have the Karate club
running, what's to stop you from getting back into training at the gym
again?"

Smiling Davey remarked, "I'd like that but there aren't many good clubs in
El Paso right now. While Principle Michaels did offer to help if he could,
the school also doesn't have much in the way of equipment and I can't
imagine him buying stuff just for one person."

Johnny piped up this time, "Err excuse me. Who just had a brother made
President of the student council?"

"Yes but he has a lot of other sporting groups and organizations to look
after and support and there's only one of me."

Carlos kept up the tirade, "Maybe there are more than just you. I wouldn't
mind having a go at something like gymnastics.  I've never tried it but I
do need to keep fit. While Karate will help, maybe joining you will also
help.  Johnny Walker is no way near as fit as he should be and look around
the table at some of these guys that could all do with being fitter. Not
everyone can be on the football, baseball or whatever other team there
might be."

After that the conversation changed but Davey did like the idea of maybe
getting back into training. The small gymnasium at the hotel might be of
help as well, but he really does need a good coach to train and more
importantly motivate him. He continued day dreaming having no idea what the
general conversation was about, but he kept coming back to the same old
problem that he needed a good dedicated coach to help him achieve his
goals.

It took a couple of good slaps on the shoulder by Johnny to bring him out
of his thoughts and to tell him they'd better hurry because the first bell
after lunch had just gone off and that all the other guys had already left.

Once again a large crowd had gathered for the second night of Karate at the
hotel and the first thing Davey noticed was that quite a few from the
previous night had turned up again.  This wasn't quite what he wanted but
no one was turned away.

It was Kimberley who once more was there with Carlos and Johnny to help
Davey organise things and who pointed out that the man from the bogus
Karate school was there.  "Do you think I should go and ask him for his
five dollars?" Carlos asked with a laugh.

Davey in his usual calm mode replied, "No, maybe he'll learn something or
perhaps he's just here to see where all his old pupils have gone."  They
all laughed at that.

Needless to say the class went off very well with the guys selling plenty
of food and drink while Davey soon had everyone organized into groups in
relation to their experience.  Gloria came up and announced that they had
sold out of Karate outfits. So some people tonight would have to do without
but more would be ordered for next week.

Garrett was working at his bench all morning at the special school when one
of the instructors came up to tell him he had a phone call and to go to the
office and take it.  He had no idea who it was from and was worried that
maybe his mom had somehow got past security and was calling. The last
person he wanted to talk to right now was his mother.

He picked up the phone and in a quite nervous voice said Hello, "Hi Garrett
this is Sally Hughes the social worker from the hotel." Breathing a sigh of
relief Garrett said hello once more, "I know I told you that I was having
problems getting enough funding for you to see a psychiatrist?"

Without waiting for an answer she continued, "I had forgotten that a top
man from Britain, Dr.  David Jamieson had agreed to see you free of charge
and the appointment is tomorrow at one.  He is a top man in the profession
and wants to use your case for a paper he is writing.

Tomorrow you will remain at the hotel and in the morning you can help with
the cleaning of your floor before you meet Dr. Jamieson."

Garrett thanked Sally before going back to his work bench.  Of course Jake
wanted to know what was going on and when Garrett told him he said, "I
wonder if I can swing it so I get the day off as well, I must admit I don't
like being separated from you for too long Garrett. I believe I am falling
in love with you.  Ok, before you say once again that you're not gay I can
still be in love with you.  This time sex has nothing to with it just a
loving friendship."

Those words stunned Garrett a bit but he was touched by the way Jake had
explained his feelings.  "I think a lot of you as well Jake, but as a
friend and that's all.  If you can accept that then I am quite happy to
have you as a close personal friend."

Jake grinning all over his face, gave him a quick hug before dashing back
to his own work station before he was spotted by one of the instructors.

While Davey's karate class was on, Garrett and Jake were being transported
to Providence hospital and the aids ward for their second night of the
week.  Garrett was a lot less nervous this time, while Jake was still not
one hundred per cent happy about being there.

As he walked through the ward towards Edwin's bed his new found friend
spotted him and a great big smile that lit up his face. When Garrett
arrived at his bedside without even thinking he gave him a friendly hug,
"Hi buddy how are feeling today?"

"Pretty good, bored out of my brain waiting for you to turn up." Garrett
smiled feeling good inside that he had someone who wanted to see him and be
friends with him.  They chatted away like old friends for a couple of hours
before a thought suddenly hit Garrett.  "You said last night Edwin that the
guy who did this to you was serving a prison term and would eventually be
released.  Surely if he gave you AIDS then he is not going to go and out
live his sentence."

"You're right to a point." Edwin told him.  Finding it difficult to talk
about his own death which was only natural. "He is what is known as a
carrier of the disease so the chances of him dying from it are a lot rarer
than most people."  Tears began to form in his eyes as he continued and
Garrett wished he had never started this part of the conversation.

He leaned forward putting his arm around Edwin who rested his head on
Garrett's chest as he continued.  "He didn't care who he passed it on to
because he knew he was safe.  My lawyer told me that if he behaves himself
in prison he could be out in fifteen years or less."

This made Garrett mad as he took in that piece of information, "That
stinks! He should be locked up forever and the fucking key thrown away."
They stayed in the same position without speaking or moving.  Unknown to
Garrett, the doctor and orderly he met last night had been observing the
two of them all night, along with another guy who was in fact the doctor
from Britain that Garrett was due to meet tomorrow.

Dr. Jamieson spoke to his friend, also from Britain, Dr. Gareth Evans, "I
think this young man is healing himself and with my help, could turn out to
be a fine young man."

Gareth agreed with him but pointed out, "Do you think I should let the
friendship continue? Inevitably Edwin will die.  His death may only be a
few weeks away, maybe even days."

"I'll talk to you some more about that after I have seen Garrett tomorrow."
Both doctors had decided that they would give Jake a different job to do
and let Garrett and Edwin be alone tonight.


All too soon it seemed to both boys that it was time for Garrett to leave,
"I've got to go buddy and they won't be bringing me back until next Monday
I think."

"The sad look on Edwin's face said it all and tears began rolling down his
cheeks, "I'm sorry buddy but I have to do what I am told and go where they
say.  I would love to be able to come along every day and chat with you but
I can't."  They hugged and said goodbye and as he walked away Garrett
didn't look back because he knew he would burst out crying if he did and he
could sense that Edwin was by now sobbing his heart out.

All the way back to the hotel and later in their room Garrett never said a
word.  All he could see what that young innocent face crying and
sobbing. Jake decided to leave him alone because he could see he was
hurting like crazy and while he wanted to hug and kiss him, he didn't.  He
even climbed into his own bed for the first time for a while leaving
Garrett to his misery.

Before dropping off to sleep Garrett had an idea which kept flowing through
his brain and wouldn't go away.  Until he had thought it through he decided
to leave the thought there and not tell anyone.  Finally he slept but all
through the night that sad little face of a poor young boy serving a death
sentence kept intruding into his dreams.

Earlier that Thursday afternoon after school, Sally had a meeting with Joey
and complained to him about her workload, "more and more are being admitted
to your home Joey and my workload as increased at an incredible pace and I
really do need some help."

"You mentioned your friend Bethany to me the other day, who as you pointed
out is qualified for the job.  Is she interested?"

"I believe so. I did ask her and if all the Government benefits she has
come with her I'm sure she would join us."

Joey was thoughtful and quiet for a while before speaking again, "How will
this reflect on your relationship with Bethany?"

This got Sally a bit mad as she pointed out to Joey, "In this hotel there
are more gay relationships than I can count on one hand and you are
questioning me about my Lesbian relationship with Bethany.  If you guys can
all work together then I don't see why we can't."

"Point taken." Joey replied with a smile, "Talk to her and if she is happy
to join us get the paperwork done and give it to Helen."  Sally was in a
much happier mood when she left the meeting than when she went in and
immediately called up her lover as soon as she returned to her office.

Bethany accepted the offer straight away saying, "I'd be mad to pass up the
chance of working with my lover at my side no matter what.  I am required
to give a minimum of two weeks' notice, but I do have some leave available
so I can be working with you in a couple of days if my boss agrees."

Sally was pleased that it was all coming together, with her lover at her
side day and night.  One thing they had still to discuss and Sally had
decided to leave that until later tonight is the fact that they would have
to live in the hotel and she knew Bethany loved her own little apartment.

Police Chief Falster was pleased that his pool of secretaries for himself
and his two second in command's had been accepted by those complaining
about Luke and Pru's relationship. While all three of them usually had the
same ladies, they had on the odd occasion swapped around for appearances
sake.

In fact Luke and Pru's relationship was to say blossoming, and most nights
were spent at one or the others apartment.  Luke had been thinking about
this all day but wasn't too sure what Pru's reaction would be regarding
what he had in mind.

Late that afternoon he walked back into his office after a long and rather
boring meeting regarding his budget and he had a massive headache. As soon
as he sat down at his desk Pru walked in with a couple of headache pills
and a soda which she put on his desk before moving behind him to massage
his temples, "That's feels so good, you have a magic touch darling but be
careful in case anyone walks in unannounced."

Smiling Pru said, "Don't worry I locked the door as I came in."  They both
laughed and Pru leant over to lightly kiss him on the lips.

Once the kiss was broken Luke spoke, "I've been thinking for a while Pru
about our lives together." He paused a little bit nervous about carrying
on, "We spend most of our nights together and before you ask, I think it's
wonderful and don't want it to end. But it seems to me a bit of a waste
money wise for us to have two apartments going when we only sleep in one
each and every night."

Pru burst out laughing and Luke couldn't understand why, "Darling I've been
waiting over a week now for you to bring up that subject, you can be so
slow sometimes, and the only thing that needs to be discussed is whose
apartment?"

Once they had stopped laughing they discussed the pro and cons of were to
live and decided in the end that Pru would move in with Luke because his
apartment was bigger and had a longer lease.

Now that it was settled and it was almost time for them to leave anyway,
they settled down to a very pleasant making out session which was
interrupted before it had really began with a rattling of the door knob and
then a knock.

Pru smoothed her outfit and straightened her hair before opening the door
to find the chief standing there with the biggest grin you've even seen,
"It looks like this door might be sticking a bit, you will have to get
maintenance to have a look at it."

The two red faces in front of him made him roar with laughter as he sat
down in front of Luke's desk.  Pru politely asked him if she could get him
something to drink and he asked for a soda.  She left to get it and the
chief said, "Sorry I didn't mean to interrupt anything Luke, but I guess by
your faces that this relationship is going ahead by leaps and bounds."

"It is sir, in fact Pru is moving into my apartment tonight, so that we can
cut down on accommodation costs."

The chief roared with laughter again, "So that's what they call it these
days, is it?"

Both of them were laughing loudly when Pru returned with the soda and she
looked questioning at the both of them but got no answer.

"Anyway chief all that aside what was the purpose of your visit to my
office?"

I just wanted to see how your budget was going with the finance
department. It appears every department is being asked to make massive
cutbacks and I don't like it and intend to gather all the facts and figures
together before going to see the mayor.

For us to run an efficient police department we have to have the funds to
do it."

Luke agreed with him and they spent the best part of an hour going through
the budget which Luke had presented earlier today.

That evening, they began to clear out Pru's apartment and were doing quite
well until they both laid down on the bed.

Next morning they transported what they had loaded into Luke's car to his
place on the way to work. Laughing Pru said, "If we carry on like we did
last night the move is going to take a long, long time."

When they met later that evening Sally and Bethany had a meal at Bethany's
place. Relaxing afterwards Sally raised the subject of moving into the
hotel and possibly giving up her apartment. "Part of the requirements of
the job is that you are available overnight at the hotel.  Not every night
but perhaps on a roster basis.

The big question is are you moving in completely with me or are you going
to keep your apartment going and be at the hotel overnight when it is your
turn?"

Bethany didn't answer for a long time and Sally thought that maybe she had
put her foot in it and their relationship was going to be strained with
some problems occurring.  Finally she spoke up, "Sally you know I love you
dearly and I also love my little apartment, but that is just a material
love while my love for you is emotional and physical.

I don't really want to give up my apartment, so what if we keep the
apartment on and use it as a retreat when we are not working for us both to
relax and enjoy each other's company?"

Reaching over and kissing her, Sally whispered that it was a wonderful idea
and why don't we do just that right now.

Friday morning began with Jake heading off to school leaving Garrett
behind, first to do some chores and then to meet Dr. Jamieson for the first
time.  Garrett was nervous to say the least and mop cleaned and did all he
had to do automatically, hardly realizing what he was doing.

The rest of the hotel was being caught up in wedding fever as the day
approached for Gloria and Andy's remarrying ceremony. Another floor of
rooms was being readied for guests who were travelling in from outside El
Paso, and to say there was excitement in the air would be an
understatement.

During their second breakfast at the high school Davey announced that next
Monday he was going to start training in the hotel's gymnasium on the
evenings when there was no Karate and if anyone else would like to join him
they would be more than welcome, "I am also looking for a trainer because
it is no good just training on your own without someone to help you and
motivate you.  I know how to train and what is required but I need that
special person and if anyone as any ideas please let me know."

No one had any answers right then and there and the subject was changed.
Carlos and Kimberley ever since they had been grounded for sleeping
together had been very careful with their relationship making sure that
neither of them got carried away and got into even more trouble.

They spent a lot of time with Davey and Johnny Walker helping to organize
the Karate school and generally hanging out with the guys.  Not that their
love for each other had waned any, it was just both their parents and
especially Kimberley's watched her like a hawk.

Of course everywhere they went, they were joined at the hip and everyone
knew they were an item.  Carlos felt that he was always horny after his
first taste of sex with his girl and found himself `jacking off' three,
sometimes four times a day, but both of them had spoken about what happened
and the dire consequences after when they got caught and decided it wasn't
worth the risk.

The rough tough Carlos had developed a soft spot for Davey after he saved
his life and this affection for him hadn't waned any over the past weeks.
Whenever they were in a crowd Davey would always find Johnny Walker on his
right and Carlos on his left and just behind watching his back just as he
was trained to do with his best buddy Alex when they were in the gang.

The idea of going into gymnastics also appealed to him and he was keen to
see Davey get back into training as well.  Davey himself, while he still
had a few aches and pains and was not fully fit, decided that the week
after the wedding to get Gloria to take him to doctor Whitmore just to be
on the safe side.

Just on lunch time Garrett was told to report to one of the interview rooms
on his floor.  He was nervous and timidly knocked on the door and he heard
a British voice inviting him in. Opening the door he found a young good
looking guy in probably in his mid-twenties, with blonde curly hair
standing there with his hand outstretched.  Come in Garrett, I'm Doctor
Frank Jamieson here from England on an exchange program for twelve months."

Shaking Garrett's hand warmly he invited him to sit down and make himself
comfortable.  Once they were both settled he didn't begin speaking right
away but just spent a few minutes looking at Garrett which was beginning to
unnerve him.

Finally he said to the young guy, "Why did you do what you did to Davey
Carson or should I say Davey Hernandez now?"

Hanging his head down Garrett mumbled, "I don't know sir."

"Please call me Frank, not sir. I haven't got my knighthood yet."  He
laughed but Garrett didn't have a clue what he meant.

"Sorry I'm confusing you.  What you did was wrong and you were lucky not to
be facing a murder charge right now.  I'm told that your mother and her
social worker friend motivated you to take action, but why didn't you say
no I won't do it, was your hatred of homosexuals so strong that you had to
do it?"

"I don't know sir, er Frank, I was very confused at the time."

"Right we'll leave that for now and go right back to the beginning.  I
could hypnotize you and do all that stuff but I would rather hear
everything in your own words.  Don't worry about a thing just relax Garrett
and tell me about your life as far back as you can remember.  For example
when can you recall first being in bed with your mother?"

"I think I was three or four year's old sometime back then."

"Good that's a nice starting point so take it from there.  Anytime you want
to take a rest just say so and we can have a soda or something together,
ok?"  Garrett nodded gradually growing to like this guy with his easy going
manner. It was not at all what he expected and no way like the way his
mother handled her patients.

Garrett found it easy to talk to this guy. He went right through his early
childhood leaving nothing out, not even what his mother did to him or
forced him to do to her. One thing he noticed was that Frank Jamieson
didn't take notes and didn't appear to have any recording devices on him
either.

After more than three hours of non-stop talking with Garrett doing most it
and Frank only stopping him now and again to clarify a point, his doctor
called a halt. "Let's take a break Garrett, there's some sodas in the
refrigerator and a couple of burgers in the microwave to be warmed up."

They sat eating and drinking in silence.  Then Frank said, "I was watching
you at the hospital last night Garrett and the way you spoke and have
become friends with young Edwin is a credit to you."

Blushing Garrett said thanks before Frank continued, "I know because of our
session today which has really only just begun, you were going to miss your
trip to the hospital but I thought you and I could go pay Edwin a visit for
a while, what do you say?"

"Really?  That would be great Frank but don't you have to get permission to
take me out like that?"

Smiling Frank replied, "I already have it, so when you've finished your
soda and burger we'll head off."

"Do you think we could stop off somewhere and buy Edwin some junk food, I'm
sure he must be sick of hospital food by now?" Frank nodded in agreement
and after picking up more burgers and fries they arrived at Providence and
headed straight to the AIDS ward.

Edwin was asleep at the time and Frank told Garrett to move onto his
bedside while he had a chat with his doctor, Gareth Evans.  Quietly Garrett
sat down next to Edwin's bed just looking at him and not saying anything or
moving.

Edwin must have sensed someone sitting there because he opened his eyes and
the first thing he noticed was Garrett looking at him.  He smiled saying, I
didn't think you were able to come in tonight and it's great to see you my
dear friend."

Garrett then produced the burger, fries and soda which pleased him even
more.  Once again they sat chatting for a couple of hours talking about
anything and everything from sport to school not mentioning once the
problems they both had.

It was getting quite late and visiting time was officially well and truly
over when Frank Jamieson came up introduced himself to Edwin and suggested
that they call it a night. "If I can I will try and bring Garrett over
tomorrow if that's alright with you and of course if you want to come
Garrett?"

Both of them in unison said that would be great.  In the car on the way
back to the hotel Frank said that he had something he wanted to tell
Garrett, "I'm gay Garrett, have been all my life and my partner of close on
twenty years is Gareth Evans, Edwin's doctor.  Does that shock you?"

"No, but it surprises me, neither of you look or sound gay."

"Well what about Davey, he doesn't look or sound gay either, so why pick
him out of the crowd and do what you did to him?"

Garrett was quiet and thoughtful for a while before bursting into tears,
"Because my mother told me to." He said between sobs.  Frank stopped the
car and pulled Garrett into his chest holding him while he cried his eyes
out.  This was one of the rare occasions when he had cried. The only other
times where when his mother made him cry.

Once Garrett had calmed down they headed back to the hotel with Frank
escorting him to the elevator and then to his floor, "I think we have made
a lot of progress today Garrett and I would like to continue our session
tomorrow even though it isn't scheduled if that's all right with you?"

Garrett agreed that he would like that and after thanking the doctor he
headed for his room and his friend Jake who was just about going frantic
wondering where his friend and roommate was.  Garrett explained in detail
what had taken place as he sang the praises of Frank Jamieson.

Jake had never seen his friend so happy and excited as he was tonight and
as he lay down on the bed next to him putting his arm round him he felt so
happy and contented.  No thoughts of sex went through Jake's head, just
friendship and companionship. They even showered together and slept in the
same bed but that was all they both needed to be close to someone.

Also sleeping close together just a floor or so away was Davey and Johnny
who also didn't indulge in sex on that particular evening.  Both of them
were excited about the wedding tomorrow and had been told by Gloria that
they had to be up bright and early to help do things. Exactly what that
meant they didn't know but they would find out right after breakfast.

Several guests had already arrived and Johnny Walker was looking forward to
seeing his father who was the Governor of Texas' Press secretary based in
Austin who had not been home for quite some time.  Al Hernandez was the
Governor's Chief of Staff and Gloria's father but he was flying in early
Saturday Morning with the Governor.

Everyone was up early Saturday morning and even those at the hotel not
involved with the wedding were excited and happy for Gloria and Andy.  With
quite a large number of long distance relatives joining everyone else at
breakfast it was a happy affair.

The reception was being held back at the hotel and caterers were already
coming in to prepare the place for what was going to be a grand
affair. This wasn't exactly how Gloria and Andy wanted it, preferring a
nice quiet ceremony but the kids had taken over and now it was going to be
bigger than Ben Hur.

Plus there was security everywhere with the Governor and most of his main
staff coming. Sniffer dogs had been through the ballroom and surrounding
areas checking for explosive devices and the place was declared clean.

The only floor of the hotel not involved was the one with the young
offenders on it, which included Garrett and Jake.  Because of the security
they had breakfast served on their floor today in a couple of the meeting
or reception rooms instead of their segregated section downstairs.

Not long after breakfast Dr. Frank Jamieson arrived for another session
with young Garrett.  Finding an empty room they sat down and Frank said,
"I'd like you to carry on were we left off yesterday but first I have an
important question for you.  Didn't you find it strange that you were the
only kid around who slept with his mother?"

"No, she told me it was normal for young guys to do this if the father
wasn't around, but she also made me promise not to talk about it at school
either.  I believed everything she told me and did what she told me.  I
know now that everything we did was wrong."  Tears began to roll down his
cheeks and Frank moved in to comfort him.

"It's ok to cry Garrett, men and boys do from time to time you know." As he
calmed down Frank continued talking to him, "Over the next few months, no
maybe few years you will have to be strong and if you keep your nose clean
and behave yourself I could see you being released from here sooner than
you think."

Both of them were quiet for some considerable time.  Frank was thinking an
idea he had and should he mention it.  Finally making up his mind he spoke
again, "Garrett I don't think your quite ready but you are well on the way
to being ready.  Sorry I have to make sure I say this right.

If I was to talk to Davey and assess his state of mind how would you feel
facing him and explaining to him why you did what you did?"  Garrett turned
and stared at him in disbelief, "I, I don't know." He stammered being
totally confused by what his doctor had just suggested. "I almost killed
him. Anyway he would never agree to see me."

"I have been asked if I would like to take on his case and have a chat with
him and I agreed so we'll see maybe it will all come together but only if
the both of you wish it.  Now let's go grab some food and go see Edwin."

They headed out picking up pizza on the way to Providence hospital.
Meanwhile the Governor and entourage had already flown in and young Johnny
Walker, Davey at his side was waiting for his father to arrive. Being
wheelchair bound Johnny senior had a special car to bring him from the
airport which he shared with Al, Gloria's grandfather so it was a happy
reunion which took place in the foyer of the hotel.

After shaking his father's hand and giving him a hug excitedly Johnny said,
"Dad this is my boyfriend Davey and his mom and my mom now let us sleep
together."

Johnny Senior brow became dark at that news, "oh they did, did they?" He
said glaring at his wife, "Don't you think you're a bit too young for that
kind of thing young man.  Just because you're gay doesn't mean you can
start sleeping around at your age.  If you had a girlfriend this wouldn't
be allowed so why should it be different because your boys. No son I don't
approve of this at all and will be having a word with your mother when I
get the chance to talk to her alone."

He didn't even acknowledge Davey standing there open mouthed wondering what
just happened while young Johnny was just as stunned.

They didn't have time to dwell on what had just happened because Jacob
walked into the foyer to tell them to go get dressed because they had to
leave in about an hour for the church.  The two boys had been appointed as
ushers and show everyone to their seats and so on.

Andy junior was best man and while he wanted Jacob to do the job Jacob said
no as the eldest boy he should do it.  Jacob was also a groomsman while
Marie, Gloria's daughter and the youngest in the family would be a
bridesmaid.  Jeremy, who you may recall from someone else's stories, was
severally handicapped, with the help of Dwayne and Alex he would carry the
cushion with the rings on it a job he was very proud to do.  Cupid,
Jeremy's cute little dog would also be part of the official party complete
with a white bow.  He had been shampooed and trimmed along with a manicure
especially for the occasion.

Along with all the extended Hernandez family, their hotel friends and the
Governor's family, the church was filled to overflowing.  The ceremony was
simple but moving with the highlight being a secretly rehearsed special
duet with Jacob and Josh, the Governor's son who as you may be aware from
other stories was a national platinum record recipient.

When they had finished their song which was aimed at all married couples no
matter what gender or sexual preferences there were tears in everyone's
eyes.

Then it was back to the hotel for a massive wedding feast which went on
quite late into the evening.  Davey and Johnny Walker enjoyed every minute
holding each other's hands enjoying each other's company, except every time
Johnny looked across at his parents he could see his father looking at him
and scowling.

"Davey, Dad keeps looking at us and he doesn't look very happy I wonder
what the problem is?"

"I don't know but he's making me feel very uncomfortable and I don't want
to ask mom about it not on her wedding day."

When Garrett and Dr. Jamieson arrived at the hospital they noticed the
curtains drawn around Edwin's bed and Garrett murmured, "Oh No."

Putting his arm around him Frank said, "Never assume the worst Garrett
let's just find out what's happening first."  Frank's boyfriend Dr. Gareth
Evans came towards them and said, "He's ok but had a bad day and we had to
drain some fluid from his lungs.  He's not very happy right now so a visit
from you Garrett will really cheer him up and that's what he needs to keep
going."

Nodding Garrett almost ran towards the curtains and he flew into the open
arms of Edwin, "Oh boy Garrett am I glad to see you." He sobbed into his
best friends arms, "I don't know what I would do without you coming in to
see me. No matter how hard I try not to think about it I'm scared of
dying. I don't want to go Garrett I have too much to live for."  He burst
into tears sobbing and crying with Garrett hanging onto his frail body also
crying for the plight of this poor boy who had become his best friend.

The crying made the two doctors come running because Edwin could be heard
throughout the ward.  They pushed through the curtain with Frank giving
Garrett a questioning look which received a shake of the head. The two
doctors decided to leave them alone and let Garrett handle this himself.

Once more alone, Edwin gradually settled down laying his head on his
friend's chest and looking up, "I'm sorry you must think I'm an idiot and
fool to carry on like that."

"Not at all, you are frightened of what's ahead knowing that there's
nothing you can do about it. I don't know if you believe in God and all
that stuff. Frankly I've never ever thought about it myself but I suppose
there is something to all that bible and prayer stuff and I know that God
will welcome you with open arms and look after you while that bastard who
put you here will be rotting in hell."

Garrett surprised himself with that statement because he had never ever
before spoken about God except when being blasphemous. Frank who was
listening to every word from outside the curtain whispered to Gareth, "I
think I'm having a win with this young guy."

Once the two of them had settled down they started into the Pizza which
they had brought in and although Edwin only had a small piece most of the
ward and staff managed to get some as well.

Time flew and the lights were dimmed but still the boys were chatting away
telling Jokes and talking about school, sports and stuff which boys usually
talk about. It was past midnight when one of the staff brought in a
portable bed placing it next to Edwin's. Frank came in and said, "I have
been given permission for you to stay the night with Edwin, but it was
against the authorities better judgment so I am putting a lot of faith in
you Garrett and you must promise me that you will not even think about
walking out of here.

Remember you are still a prisoner of the courts so please don't let me
down.  Gareth and I will be back in tomorrow and I hope to find you still
here.  Do I have your promise?"

"Of course you do Frank, I would never ever walk out and leave my friend
here all alone, and thank you very much for putting your trust in me
because no one has ever done that for me."

Frank and then Gareth hugged them both before taking their leave. Edwin
snuggled closer to his friend saying, "If by chance I was gay, which I'm
not you would be my one and only boyfriend.  Thank you for staying, just
having you here makes me feel so much better and who knows the longer I can
hang in there may be bringing them closer to finding a cure."

Garrett hugged Edwin for the last time before climbing into his bed right
next to his bed and holding hands they both fell asleep.

Davey was getting tired and he asked Johnny if he wanted to leave and go to
bed.  Nodding his head they both hand in hand headed off to say goodnight
to first Gloria and Andy, who hugged and kissed them thanking them for
their help in making this such a great day for them.  They then moved on to
Johnny's parents hugging his mom, but it was his father who shocked the
pair of them by saying, "I think you boys are far too young to be sleeping
together and I think you should come home with us tonight and sleep in your
own bed Johnny."

"But dad we've been sleeping together for some time now and we don't do
anything really bad."

Nancy Walker very rarely went against her husband but this time she decided
to take a stand, "You don't know or understand the full facts of why Johnny
stays with Davey so just listen to me and then make your decision."

Nancy went on to explain in detail, but for Davey's sake leaving out the
gory bits about what happened to Davey since he arrived here. She then went
on to mention all the traumas and nightmares he was having and how Johnny
was able to settle him down and help look after him.

Johnny senior was surprised at what he was hearing, "I never realized it
was like that guys and I'm sorry. Mind you I still think your both too
young to be in a relationship but if it's helping Davey recover then so be
it. But boys please be careful, especially when you're out in public. The
Governor is getting to hear more and more stories of so called gay
`bashing' and I don't want either of you to get hurt."

"Thanks dad, we do take care and we're lucky that we are at a school which
as a number of gay people so there is safety in numbers.  I love you dad
and wish we could see more of you than we do.  When do you have to go back
to Austin?"

"Not until Monday. The Governor is flying back early Monday morning, so it
would be nice if we could spend the day together as a family and that
includes you too Davey."

It was agreed they would meet at the breakfast table tomorrow. Being a
Sunday, Mrs. Walker didn't have to work so they could all do something
together.  Being in a wheelchair Davey thought that would restrict were
they could go but that didn't stop Johnny senior from going wherever he
wanted to.

It was about five in the morning when Garrett was woken up by someone
coughing uncontrollably. At first he wondered where he was and then
remembered that he was staying the night next to Edwin in the AIDS ward at
Providence hospital.

It was Edwin coughing his heart out and a nurse had arrived to sit him up
give him some medication and help him with his breathing.  It was then that
Garrett noticed that Edwin was coughing up blood as well as mucus and this
freaked him out a bit. He got out of bed so that the nurse could get in
closer and soon the coughing subsided and his breathing got more normal.

"Sorry if I woke you." Edwin said reaching out to hold Garrett's hand,
"That's all right my friend, you can't help being sick like that."

He began to settle down in bed again and invited Garrett to lie on the bed
next to him, "I want you to be near me all the time." He whispered, "I know
some people might think we are both gay but I'm not, I just want you to be
near, to stay with me until it is all over."

"Don't talk like that Edwin, as you say, tomorrow they might discover a
cure and you'll be as a good as new."

"Smiling Edwin said, "Yes all of us in here keep saying that but we know
it's not going to happen."

Garrett lay on the bed and Edwin snuggled up closer and closer to him his
head resting on his friend's chest and once more they drifted off to sleep.

Once they got to their own room Davey and Johnny discussed what Johnny's
father had said about them sleeping together, "I can't see anything wrong
with it and we don't go stupid sex wise do we?"  Johnny said.

Laughing Davey replied, "Only because I can't.  I think if I was fit and
well we'd be going at it whenever and wherever we could."

Both of them burst out laughing at that remark and the only way they could
stop was to start kissing and making out which they did.  They finally
finished up in a sixty nine position with both their seed being swallowed
by their partner.

"Do you think your father would approve of that session?" Davey asked.

"I don't know and I certainly don't intend to ask him."  Again there was a
lot of laughing before the boys finally lay back down and drifted off to
sleep holding onto each other.

It was midmorning when Keith Jamieson arrived to take Garrett back to the
hotel, "Sorry but we have to go otherwise I will be in trouble with the
authorities, but I am working on a an idea which could result in you
staying at the hospital helping out permanently if that's all right with
you?"

"Yes, I'd love that. I know Edwin would appreciate it as well. He is so
lonely and being on your own, waiting to die must be terrifying." After
saying that he began to choke up, and had trouble once more controlling his
emotions.

Keith after getting him back to the hotel in one piece said that he would
call in later that day with what he hoped would be good news regarding his
moving to work in the hospital.

Thanking him and giving him a hug he made it to his room to tell Jake
everything that was happening. Once more he got emotional relating the
state Edwin was in and Jake had to comfort him.  They sat silent for a
while until Garrett had a thought, "Jake are there any juvenile gang
members on this floor with connection with gangs in prison."

"Yes a couple of my old gang at the school belong to one mob I think, Why?"

"Just an idea cooking inside my head right now, can you ask them to come
along to our room right now."

"Sure I don't see why not but be careful these guys are tough and mean and
if you upset them you could find yourself with a knife in your back."
Promising to be careful, and assuring Jake that what he had in mind would
not harm them both Jake went to get them.

After careful introductions Garrett told them about Edwin and how the guy
in prison who did this was immune from dying from it.  He left nothing out
and once they fully understood the situation he asked the big question.

"Would you guys be able to get a message into the prison and get a sort of
well I suppose you'd call it contract out on this guy, whose name is Jacob
Wellings.  I feel so strongly about this that I would like to see this guy
either killed or at the least badly injured."

The three other guys looked at him as if he had gone mad, "Are you sure you
want to do this?"

"I've never been more certain about anything else in my life. Can you get a
message inside and make sure this fucking animal never walks out of that
prison."

Both guys were quiet for a while thinking things over then one of them
spoke, "We'll get the message to the right people but if they take action
or anything on it then it will be entirely up to the gang inside."

They weighed up the pros and cons a bit more and the guys went away saying
that it might take some time.  "I don't care as long as I can give Edwin
the news before he dies."

Jake took Garrett in his arms kissing him gently on the cheek, "This guy
Edwin has really got to you hasn't he?"  Nodding he agreed with Jake and he
then went on to say that he hated the guy in prison so much that he would
love to be able to go in there to the prison and kill him himself, "You've
seen that poor innocent boy lying there in his hospital bed. You yourself
Jake had trouble coming to terms with what he going through. It's not fair,
it's just not fair."

Garrett broke down again unable to get the sound of that terrible coughing
and all that blood being coughed up out of his mind. "I want that bastard
in prison killed and if nobody else in there will do it I'll find a way to
do it myself."

"Ok, ok calm down I'm certain that they guys will be able to help you and
one day we'll hear on the news about this guy's death."

In fact it was only two days later when an excited Edwin yelled for him to
come over because they had just announced on the news that Jacob Wellings
had been stabbed to death while working in the prison kitchen, but we are
getting ahead of ourselves and will hear more of this in the next chapter.

To Be Continued...

Writers corner: Before I get into talking about this particular chapter let
me just say to my regular readers.  Some of you may be aware that I was
posting my stories on another site hosted by Jacob, another prolific author
and very good friend of mine.  I was the first one he invited to be on his
site long before it became as big as it is now and I was thrilled to do so.
Certain circumstances in the past few weeks have made it difficult for me
to continue posting on this site.  I assure you this has nothing whatsoever
to do with Jacob himself, who I have the utmost respect for, both as an
author and a friend.

Rebirth was not originally my story and some of the characters were either
taken from Jacob's stories or created by Jacob and Roland who was the
original author of Rebirth.  Roland was unable to continue so I took over
at chapter 2 and have since developed the plot but always on conjunction
with Jacob.

Rebirth, I will continue to write and publish on a number of sites but the
story will have nothing to do with any of Jacobs's stories and he will
integrate some of my characters into his other stories.

Now to this particular chapter which featured and concentrated more on
Garrett than any of the other characters.  With the help of Doctor Keith
Jamieson I can see Garrett developing into a kind caring person entirely
different to the one we knew from earlier chapters.

He was abused so much by his mother as a child that I don't think he ever
realized that he was doing any wrong and now he is beginning to see and
realize this.  I'm sure with more help and guidance he will becoming a fine
young man.

Dr. Jamieson hinted that he would be working with Davey and that maybe
further down the track they may be able to meet face to face and Garrett
can apologize and explain why he did what he did to Davey.

I have a feeling that when Edwin does succumb to this terrible disease,
Garrett will have problems coming to terms with the loss but we will have
to wait and see.

I was surprised when Garrett asked some gang members to organize a revenge
killing of the guy who gave Edwin this disease and not sure if I approve
how about you?

Pru and Luke have finally began moving in together so maybe we will have
another wedding soon?

Speaking of weddings Gloria and Andy are now officially back together and
what a grand affair it was.  I thought Johnny Walker senior was being a bit
too harsh on his son regarding sleeping with Davey and of course he was not
aware of the full story at the time.  Still I was only fourteen when I got
parental permission to begin sleeping over with my boyfriend so I could see
nothing wrong with it.  Us guys are lucky because if I had been with a girl
no way would sleepovers or living together have been allowed because of the
pregnant thing.  My sister used to complain bitterly that I was sleeping
with my boyfriend yet they couldn't with theirs.

I could go on talking about this chapter for a few more pages and bore you
to death so I won't.  If I missed anything I'm sure Jack or Richie will
write about it.

Please contact us and tell us what you think about this chapter and any of
my other stories. Your comments are the only pay we get.

My other stories if you are looking for them are The adventures of Cliff &
Derek (which is my personal life story) and Living a lie.

Hugs

Trevor

Supertev699@hotmail.com

Editors Corner:

Well, well, well.  What a chapter.  Yes, it focused on Garrett, but I think
rightly so.  Ultimately, I would like to see Garrett and Davey meet and
come to terms with what happened and become friends.  We have seen this
happen with Jacob and Alex.  As Davey and Garrett grow, I think they will
come to understand each other, much like Jacob and Alex.

Right now my heart is breaking for Edwin.  His whole world is crumbling
before his very eyes and he is totally helpless. I can just imagine what
Garrett is feeling as he sees his friend suffer.  I know that Trevor is
using this situation as a vehicle that facilitates Garrett's growth,
helping him to heal and mature into fine young man. Dr. Jamieson is just
perfect to help both Garrett and Davey.

Garrett has taken a big chance on putting out the hit on Jacob Wellings.  I
just hope it does not come back to him and destroy the opportunities he has
been given.

Mr. Walker, Johnny's father, really surprised me with how he reacted to his
son and Davey.  Fortunately, Mrs Walker is a strong woman and stepped in to
explain to her husband what Davey has gone through and how Johnny has been
instrumental in Davey's recovery.

Added Note:

I am sure many of you were surprised to learn about Trevor's stories not
being published on Jacob's site, no more surprised than I.

Nevertheless, I will continue to edit for Trevor and do whatever I can to
support his efforts.

Huggs to all,

Jack

jackunders@yahoo.com